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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819601403321

Titolo

Parallel curriculum units for mathematics, grades 6-12 / / editors, Jann H. Leppien, Jeanne H. Purcell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin, a SAGE Company, , [2011]

©2011

ISBN

1-4522-3800-6

1-4522-2324-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (152 p.)

Classificazione

EDU029010

Disciplina

510.712

Soggetti

Mathematics - Study and teaching (Middle school)

Mathematics - Study and teaching (Secondary)

Curriculum planning

Curriculum evaluation

EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Machine generated contents note: AcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model1. Equivalent Fractions and Partitioning Sets: Keys to Success in Higher-Level Mathematics, Grade 6 - Helen Weingart2. Linear Programming-A Key to Decision Making , Grades 9-10 - Marianne Cavanaugh3. Similarity: A Study in Relationships, Grade 10 - Amy J. Germundson4. Quadratic Relationships: A Middle School Unit in Algebra, Grade 8 - Carrie HeaneyIndex.

Sommario/riassunto

Maximize your mathematics curriculum to challenge all students  This collection of lessons from experienced teachers provides multifaceted examples of rigorous learning opportunities for mathematics students in Grades 6-12. The four sample units focus on fractions, linear programming, geometry, and quadratic relationships. The authors provide user-friendly methods for instruction and demonstrate how to differentiate the lessons for the benefit of all students. Included are standards-based strategies that guide students through:     Understanding secondary mathematics concepts    Discovering c